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It was a sea of blue Monday as thousands and thousands of fellow NYPD officers came out to Long Island to pay their respects to the family of Det. Peter Figoski, who was gunned down last week in the line of duty. Greg Cergol reports. (Published Monday, Dec. 19, 2011)

An NYPD officer hailed as a hero for capturing a man accused of gunning down his partner was promoted on Friday to detective.

In remarks at a promotion ceremony for several officers, police Commissioner Raymond Kelly singled out Glenn Estrada for his "extraordinary bravery" on the morning Officer Peter Figoski was killed while responding to a botched break-in. Figoski had already been posthumously promoted.

Aerial View: Thousands Attend Slain Officer's Funeral

Chopper 4 captures the somber occasion as thousands line up for the funeral procession of veteran NYPD officer Peter Figoski, who was shot and killed during a botched robbery in Brooklyn. (Published Monday, Dec. 19, 2011)

"The actions of Detectives Figoski and Estrada exemplify the courage shown day in and day out by our police officers," Kelly said.

Five men, including shooting suspect Lamont Pride, have pleaded not guilty to murder charges. All are being held without bail.

Hundreds Pay Tribute to Fallen NYPD Officer

Family, friends and fellow officers filled a funeral home on Long Island on Saturday to remember Officer Peter Figoski. The veteran cop was killed earlier this week responding to a robbery in Brooklyn. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. (Published Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011)

Prosecutors allege the men were part of a hold-up crew that staged a Dec. 12 home invasion targeting a small-time drug dealer in Brooklyn. The robbery was interrupted by police responding to a report of a burglary.

While two officers were inside trying to sort out the chaotic scene, Figoski and Estrada arrived as backup. An armed Pride attempted to flee and, before Figoski had a chance to unholster his gun, shot the officer once in the face, police said.

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Estrada was struggling with another suspect when he heard the shot ring out, police said. He broke free and began running after Pride while calling a dispatcher on his police radio, they said.

"With disciplined calm, Officer Estrada radioed precise descriptions of the shooter and his direction of flight," Kelly said Friday.

In a recording, the NYPD dispatcher could be heard asking, "Do you have him or not?" Estrada responded, "Right behind him."